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the real raleigh : brooks bell

Who do you live with Jesse Lipson and our 13.5 year old Sealyham Terrier, TheoWhat’s your sign Gemini

Describe your style in 3 words minimalist + classic + a little bit of edgeWhat do you like to do in your home Sit by the fire with my husband Jes, listen to his playlist, drink wine and talk about our days.

One piece of advice you’d give an aspiring entrepreneur Bootstrap as long as you can. Hire the best people you can (barely) afford. Treat them really well, and get out of their way.

Your favorite 3 things in your house The WWI portrait of my great grandfather, Brooks Hays. The portrait of my dog, Theo. He’s wearing a suit and looking very refined. The candid photos of Jes and me on the night we met.

What did you bring back Amazing memories with our friends. We saw Hamilton on Broadway (amazing!) and had an incredible dinner at Blue Hill.

If you were a boxer, what song would you walk out to Short Skirt, Long Jacket by Cake

Favorite place to buy clothes Vermillion. Ashley has incredible style.Favorite hotel The NoMad in NYC

Necessary extravagance Good moisturizer. I love Luzern Labs Force De Vie. It’s from the Alps, and has none of the toxins in most skincare today.

What’s really important to you right now Getting a better exercise regimen. It’s such a no brainer for your health, but it’s still hard to make it part of your daily routine.

What do you collect shoes, bags and black blazers

Two things you love about your job I love my team. Their enthusiasm for what we’re trying to accomplish is so infectious, and inspirational. I also love the craft of building a company, and trying to become a better leader every day.

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned this year With my business, staying focused on creating long term value. Listen to your team, and your customers. Choose excellence over growth.

Favorite piece of clothing right now My new Chanel combat boots

What would people be surprised to learn about you I grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. By the time I turned 18, I totaled 2 cars in 3 collisions: One with a bus, one with a moose, and one with a minivan. I haven’t had an car accident since.

Brooks Bell is a true inspiration and a fantastically cool gal at the same time! Love that Brooks featured the Salvo backpack in this spread, extremely talented local North Carolina designer created those bags. Thanks for the look into your life and sharing your style with us.